A drop in oil prices removes one of the few big negatives in regard to markets. It definitely helps sentiment seeing lower crude prices. |
Apple's results are going to put a damper on stocks this morning. Investors are worried that it may set the tone for other reports at the start of the earnings season. |
Companies are meeting expectations, but they are not beating expectations by a great amount, and I think that's part of the indecision today. |
Fears of higher oil prices and higher rates remain among investors and that's been putting a cap on stocks' gains. |
I wouldn't read too much into today's downdraft, but how holiday sales come out is going to be key, and that would drive the market. |
I'm a little surprised the oil prices haven't hurt the market more. |
It was a little bit weak, but a little weak means the Fed won't be so aggressive in raising interest rates, which should help the market. |
It's been pretty quiet, there's light volume, and there's lack of news, so that causes a little bit of volatility. |
Many of the large-cap tech stocks, including Intel, are undervalued. Any move strengthening their position in the market, makes their stocks more attractive. |
Oil prices falling just sparked the market, ... And then the good GDP number this morning didn't hurt either. |
Oil prices falling just sparked the market. And then the good GDP number this morning didn't hurt either. |
People were thinking about this all weekend, about the prices going up, and maybe some people are a bit more forward thinking. |
right now, earnings are more of a focus. |
Short-term interest rates are rising and people are worried how long the economy is going to continue to do well. That's not helping the market. |
The data is not particularly supportive. |